Desjardins Group supports the Red Cross' efforts to help Hurricane Matthew victims in Haïti

LÉVIS, QC, Oct. 7, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Desjardins Group is joining the Canadian Red Cross in its efforts to help Hurricane Matthew victims in Haïti by making a $30,000 donation.

"We want to be there for the Haitian community during this difficult time by helping the Red Cross to provide the necessary assistance to the victims of this devastating hurricane," says Guy Cormier, Chair of the Board, President and CEO of Desjardins Group.

About Desjardins Group

Desjardins Group is the leading cooperative financial group in Canada and the sixth largest cooperative financial group in the world, with assets of more than $260 billion. It has been rated one of the Best Employers in Canada by Aon Hewitt. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive distribution network, online platforms and subsidiaries across Canada. Counted among the world's strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has one of the highest capital ratios and credit ratings in the industry.

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